Balsamic Green Beans with Caramelized Almonds Recipe

Name: Balsamic Green Beans with Caramelized Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ice cubes; Water; 6 quarts water; 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, broken in half; 1 large (1 cup) red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 6 ounce slice (1 cup) Land O Lakes Deli Provolone Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup honey; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or green onions; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

Ice cubes
Water
6 quarts water
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, broken in half
1 large (1 cup) red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 ounce slice (1 cup) Land O Lakes Deli Provolone Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or green onions
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter
1 tablespoon sugar

1
Place 3 cups ice cubes in large bowl; fill with cold water.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat 6 quarts water in 8-quart saucepan until water comes to a full boil: add green beans.
4
Continue cooking 3-4 minutes or until beans turn bright green and are crisply tender.
5
Do not over cook.
6
Drain.
7
Immediately place green beans into ice water; let stand until cool.
8
Drain well; pat dry.
9
Place into large bowl; add bell pepper and cheese.
10
Set aside.
11
Combine all dressing ingredients in container with tight-fitting lid; shake until well mixed.
12
Pour over bean mixture.
13
Cover; refrigerate, stirring every hour, for at least 3 hours.
14
Place almonds, butter and sugar in 8-inch nonstick skillet.
15
Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat until almonds are golden and caramelized.
16
Immediately remove from heat; spread onto waxed paper to cool.
17
Place green bean mixture into serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ice cubes, Water, 6 quarts water, 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, broken in half, and more.

Yes, Balsamic Green Beans with Caramelized Almonds falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Balsamic Green Beans with Caramelized Almonds

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